Great Fire of Rome

In the sweltering heat of July, 64 AD, Rome, the eternal city, was about to face its greatest calamity. As night fell, flames erupted near the Circus Maximus, quickly spreading through narrow streets and wooden buildings. For six days and seven nights, the inferno raged, devouring nearly two-thirds of the city. Emperor Nero, accused of fiddling while Rome burned, faced a crisis that would forever change the course of history. The Great Fire of Rome not only reshaped the city's landscape but also ignited a chain of events that would lead to persecution, conspiracy theories, and ultimately, the fall of an emperor. Join us as we unravel the mystery and mayhem of this catastrophic event that left an indelible mark on the Roman Empire.

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